I-95 Crash
2021-07-15@8:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound between exits 24 and 25.
Norwalk News: Narcotic Trafficking Arrest
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Norwalk Police DepartmentSpecial Services Division arrested brothers Giovanny Padilla and John Padilla afterlocating a large amount of cocaine and money at their residence. A six month long investigation into the brothers’ involvement in narcotics traffickingacross the Greater Norwalk Area provided enough evidence to apply for a searchwarrant of their residence, 133 Monterey Place, building 1, apartment 2. Approximately260 grams of powder cocaine and $8,000 in United States Currency were located thereand seized, in addition to a vehicle, four cell phones, computers and other electronicsused to facilitate narcotics trafficking. This investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected in the future in connectionto this investigation.Arrested: Giovanny Padilla, 26 years old, of…
Norwalk News: Stolen Catalytic Converter
2021-07-15@11:11am--#Norwalk CT-- A man reported to police that the catalytic converter on his pickup truck was taken while parked on lower Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Two Grazed By Gunfire
2021-07-14@11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police confirmed a tip from our news warrior that two people walked in to the emergency room at St. Vincent's Hospital with graze wounds from gunfire to the head. They said it occurred on upper Main Street near the gas station ne Overland Avenue. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INCIDENT IS ASKED TO CONTACT THE BRIDGEPORT POLICE AT 203-576-TIPS. If you see news, text me at 203-769-6961 or message me on Facebook. This news report is made possible by: www.naturalannieessentials.com
Norwalk News: Ear Buds Break Off In Ear
2021-07-15@9:50am--#Norwalk CT-- First responders called to the ladies room at Veteran's Park for a woman who had her earbuds break off in her ear according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
$29 MILLION PENALTY AGAINST EVERSOURCE FOR ISAIAS FAILURES
Hartford, CT)– Attorney General William Tong today praised a final decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority imposing a $29 million civil penalty against Eversource for its failure to meet its obligations to ratepayers in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. “Eversource failed its customers and put Connecticut families at risk. Their response to Tropical Storm Isaias was unacceptable, and PURA is right to impose severe penalties. This penalty will be paid rightfully by the company and its shareholders—not ratepayers. Eversource has much work to do to regain our trust, and we will be holding them accountable at every step along the way,” said Attorney General Tong. Attorney General Tong advocated for the maximum allowed statutory civil penalty against Eversource. In…
CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO ACT ON CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today led a 17-state coalition with New York Attorney General Letitia James calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take stronger measures to protect children while traveling in car seats. NHTSA is the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates child car seats. In a letter sent to NHTSA and the Department of Transportation today, the coalition asks NHTSA to implement side-impact testing standards for child car seats as quickly as possible, after 20 years of delay that has unacceptably endangered children’s safety. The coalition further urges NHTSA to require that all child car seat labels include clear, concise language conveying a principle that all child car safety…
Church Flooded
2021-07-15@12:39am--#Stratford CT-- St. Joseph Church at 1300 Stratford Road received heavy flooding right down to the basement. Firefighters had to shut the main water valve off to stop the flooding. This news report is made possible by:
Crash With Injury
2021-07-14@9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Route 8/25 northbound at exit 1 blocking traffic. Injuries reported., '
Bridgeport Warns Residents of Confirmed Case of Rabies
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport and Animal Control have been notified that a bat in the residence of the Brooklawn area has tested positive for rabies. Bridgeport Animal Control officials advise residents to proceed with caution when coming in contact with stray and wild animals. If you come in contact with any wildlife that you fear may be rabid, do not approach. Watch out for unusual animal behaviors such as: bats active during daylight hoursexcessive drooling or foaming at the mouthaggressive behaviors If you find a bat in your home, do not approach or try to rid the bat yourself. Call Bridgeport Animal Control. Report any unusual animal behavior to Bridgeport’s Animal Control Office at 203-576-7671. For more information…